The concept of Ghaybat has been discussed extensively in traditions. Right from its concept to preparation and duties of Shiahs in this period. Readers will also note that the beauty of these narrations lies in the uniformity of thought and words of the Ahle Bayt (as). These traditions are reported right from Holy Prophet (sawa) which is from about 1 AH to Imam Hasan Askari (as) which is up to...
The concept of Ghaybat has been discussed extensively in traditions. Right from its concept to preparation and duties of Shiahs in this period. Readers will also note that the beauty of these narrations lies in the uniformity of thought and words of the Ahle Bayt (as). These traditions are reported right from Holy Prophet (sawa) which is from about 1 AH to Imam Hasan Askari (as) which is up to...
It is important for us to understand why Allah decreed Ghaybat for Imam Mahdi (as) in the light of His entire Message. If we simplify the entire religion of Islam from its revelation to its present state, we can summarise it as follows. Allah revealed the religion of Islam for the guidance and success of mankind. He also sent prophets and messengers to guide mankind to His message. He declared...
Criticizing the scholars has always been a pastime among the masses. Whenever there is a discussion related to them, everybody has something to say against them. Each one has a few ‘interesting’ anecdotes to narrate. In fact, some people feel that it is their inherent right to criticize them and consider this as a scholarly act. Perhaps they ignore the fact that in this world (with the exception...
The incident narrated below from the book Kamaluddin is one amongst many which establishes that Hazrat Khizr met Imam Ali (as) and is alive till today. In fact we are reminded time and again that Allah kept Hazrat Khizr alive only so that there would remain no doubt in the minds of the people for the long life of Imam Mahdi (as)One day Ameerul Momeneen (as) entered Masjidul Haram accompanied by...